TAX PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform – Badenoch The Daily Telegraph BBC News The Times The Conservative Party leader has called on Andy Burnham to "rule out any tax rises or increased borrowing" to fund social care reform. In a letter to the Prime...

OUTLOOK Bank could hike rates amid inflation fears City AM City experts have warned that the Bank of England may consider an interest rate increase amid concern that rising oil prices will drive up inflation. HSBC economist Elizabeth Martins said that the Bank would...

EMPLOYMENT Job taxes hinder entry-level hiring, MPs warn The Daily Telegraph MPs have urged the Government to cut employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) for younger workers to tackle rising youth unemployment. The Work and Pensions Committee said employers...

EMPLOYMENT Unemployment steady as vacancies fall City AM The Guardian Daily Mail The Daily Telegraph Office for National Statistics (ONS) data shows that unemployment in the UK remains steady at 4.9%, despite a significant drop in job vacancies, which fell to 712,000...

CORPORATE London sees takeovers surge City AM Takeover activity on the London stock market has accelerated this year, with bidders offering an average 45% premium for listed companies as overseas buyers, particularly from the US, target undervalued UK firms. Since...

TAX Firms fear tax hikes under Burnham Daily Express A survey of 200 UK business leaders by advisory firm DJH reveals widespread concern over the economic outlook under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, with 75% fearing further tax rises. The poll also saw many firms...

TAX Mahmood would back a 50p top rate The Daily Telegraph The Daily Telegraph The Guardian The Times The Telegraph reports that Shabana Mahmood previously backed increasing the top rate of income tax to 50p, raising fears Andy Burnham's likely pick for Chancellor will...

TAX Burnham will not rule out raising taxes Bloomberg Financial Times The Daily Telegraph Andy Burnham has said he could not rule out raising taxes after he's made Prime Minister. Burnham previously pledged to stick with Labour's manifesto promise not to raise VAT,...

  TAX Super-rich plan escape routes amid tax fears Daily Express Britain's wealthiest individuals are devising escape strategies in response to potential changes in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) under Ed Miliband, who may become Chancellor under Andy Burnham. Business...

TAX HMRC ramps up tax evasion crackdown Daily Express HMRC is enhancing its strategies to prosecute tax evaders, leading to thousands of potential investigations. The authority's use of artificial intelligence and data analytics has simplified the identification of...